ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
NORA HERZOG
Program: ACTR Russian Language and Area Studies Program
(RLASP), Summer
Nora’s Majors: Microbiology; English
Academic Life: I took classes in Grammar, Phonetics, Practical
Speech, and History of the Russian Federation. The first three
classes were individualized as I was part of the Heritage
Speakers Program. The History of the Russian Federation class
was taught to a group of about twelve American students. All
classes were taught by Russian teachers.
Benefit of Study Abroad: I have a better understanding of
cultural interactions across different countries, as well as an
understanding of how social issues translate, or do not translate,
from U.S. culture to Russian culture. Do not believe any American
propaganda about Russia or Russians.
New Perspectives: I have found a love for myself, as well as an
understanding of how to better be happy and content with my
life. I have completely changed my outlook on life, on education,
on self-care, on love, and on happiness. I am a completely
different person who has learned about who I am.
Most Memorable Moments: I lived with a host family, and one
Nora outside the Kazanskii Sabor
(Kazan Cathedral) in St. Petersburg.
Home Away From Home: St. Petersburg became like a second
“Do not be afraid to
study abroad and be
by yourself.”
of my most memorable moments was walking around the city
with my host mother.
home because I felt happier and more comfortable in Russia
than I did in America. I would like to go back to Russia to conduct
medical research in some of their top-notch scientific facilities.
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